Col. Kasaye, former Ethiopian Air Force comdr passed away

Colonel Kasaye Kifle, the former Ethiopian Air Force commander passed away, family sources told EMF. Kasaye died on July 14, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee at St. Thomas Hospital. Col. Kasaye was one of handful Ethiopian Air Force officers that made the service rendered by Army Aviation among the Ground Forces. He was also Assault Helicopter Team leader on Ethiopians front battle where he was awarded one of the highest order medals for bravery.

Colonel Kasaye Kifle was also imprisoned by EPRDF for six consecutive years related with the “Hawzen incident”. After his release, he served in Ethiopian Air Lines as pilot trainer until he left his country in 2001.

Colonel Kasaye Kifle served the Air Force and his country honorably since 1965. Over the years his training took him to USA and Soviet Union where he trained as Aviator, aviation commander.

Colonel Kasaye’s funeral service held at Debre Libanos Monastery today, on July 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife, two children and two grand children.

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